Chairperson, I hereby move without notice:
That the Council -
1) notes that today marks World Tuberculosis Day, which is a day intended to raise public awareness about the prevalence of TB in many communities across the world;
2) further notes that the theme of World TB Day this year is "On the move against tuberculosis", which is intended to inspire innovation in TB research, such as developing rapid TB tests, faster treatment regimens and effective vaccines;
3) further notes that South Africa is ranked third in the world in terms of its TB burden and is one of the 22 high-burden countries that contribute approximately 80% to the total global burden of all TB cases, and that KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape account for almost 50% of all TB cases in South Africa;
4) takes this opportunity to welcome the interventions and innovation initiated by the South African government to raise awareness and encourage communities to know that TB is curable and that those who show signs of TB must get tested for proper intervention and those who are on treatment should complete it; and
5) calls on the people of South Africa, especially those who have family members who suffer from TB, to get help and encourage those who are on treatment to complete their treatment.
Motion agreed to in accordance with section 65 of the Constitution.